US-India Trade
Complete overview of bilateral trade relations
$120.3B
Total Bilateral Trade
$77.5B
US Imports from India
$43.3B
US Exports to India
What Does the US Import from India?
| Product | Value ($B) | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Polished Diamonds & Gems | $9.2 | 11.8% |
| Pharmaceutical Products | $8.7 | 11.2% |
| Petroleum Products | $7.4 | 9.5% |
| IT & Software Services | $42 | 54% |
| Textiles & Apparel | $8.5 | 10.9% |
| Machinery & Mechanical Equipment | $5.3 | 6.8% |
| Organic Chemicals | $4.8 | 6.2% |
| Shrimp & Seafood | $2.8 | 3.6% |
| Iron & Steel Articles | $2.4 | 3.1% |
| Auto Components | $2.1 | 2.7% |
Polished Diamonds & Gems
Pharmaceutical Products
Petroleum Products
IT & Software Services
Textiles & Apparel
Machinery & Mechanical Equipment
Organic Chemicals
Shrimp & Seafood
Iron & Steel Articles
Auto Components
What Does India Import from the US?
| Product | Value ($B) | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum & Natural Gas | $12.3 | 28.4% |
| Machinery & Equipment | $5.2 | 12% |
| Precious Metals & Stones | $4.8 | 11.1% |
| Aircraft & Parts | $3.9 | 9% |
| Medical & Scientific Instruments | $2.1 | 4.9% |
| Agricultural Products | $2.5 | 5.8% |
| Chemicals | $2.3 | 5.3% |
| Electronic Components | $1.9 | 4.4% |
Petroleum & Natural Gas
Machinery & Equipment
Precious Metals & Stones
Aircraft & Parts
Medical & Scientific Instruments
Agricultural Products
Chemicals
Electronic Components
India-Europe vs US-India: Trade Opportunities
While TradeAventus focuses on India-Europe trade, understanding the US-India corridor provides valuable context. The EU and US are India's two largest trading partners, with bilateral trade volumes of approximately $120 billion each. However, the trade composition differs significantly -- the US corridor is dominated by services and pharmaceuticals, while EU-India trade is more diversified across manufacturing sectors.
The ongoing EU-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations could be transformative. With tariff reductions expected across textiles (12-17%), chemicals (up to 12.8%), machinery (up to 44%), and automotive components, EU-India trade is poised for significant growth. Unlike the US-India relationship, which lacks a comprehensive trade agreement, the EU-India FTA would provide preferential market access across thousands of product lines -- creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides.
For European buyers currently sourcing from the US or China, India offers competitive alternatives across key categories. And for Indian exporters, the EU represents a $17 trillion market with growing demand for the very products India excels at producing.
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